I just caught up with what’s happened. t-keela, you and yours remain in my thoughts.
t-keela,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. It sounds as if despite all the struggles life put in your way, the two of you had the kind of love everyone wants and many never find. Bodies wear out, but that kind of love never dies. May it comfort you and give you strength in the coming days.
t-keela, I am so sorry to read this. I don’t have anything profound to add that hasn’t already been said. I just wanted to say that I just read the story of how you met on the blog you linked to, and it was great. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s always too soon, and I’m sorry that it was so soon for you. Cherish your memories, and encourage the children to share theirs. Hold each other tight and share the love your wife left with all of you.
I’ll be praying for you and yours.
Thanks lily I’ve been trying to attach some pics but I can’t get the damned site to work Time has been a factor as well, lotsa folks coming by and the phone calls. I appreciate everyone’s concern for my well being. I appreciate their friendship with Therese even more. I guess I’ll just keep writing until I figure out how or where I can post some photos. Maybe a different site all together.
I’ve been home with my son all day today. I let my son read the letter I found since some of it was to him. He seems to be dealing with things well. He’s strong and intelligent. He’s always had plenty of affection and knows how much we love him. We love and trust each other and we’ll make it somehow. Sis’ is still with grandma. She’s not as tough as brother, but she’s with a very caring woman who dotes on her granddaughter. Dotes in the sense that she’s extremely caring, not foolish.
We’re still playing this by ear. Hopefully we won’t miss anything and I know everyone’s priority is the kids. It’ll work out somehow. Wish we had a blog? cite that was a little more user friendly than that damned AOL crap. Anyway, just thought I’d check in for a minute.
BTW, the nights are tough.
I can’t even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you. Stay strong, and hold on to the family and friends that are near you now.
Peace be with you, my friend.
-Dan
Please know that you and your family are in my family’s prayers. A lot of people (maybe more than you realize) are thinking about you…no real condolance, but it is the truth.
t-keela
If you would like, I will upload your photos somewhere for you. Just email me (malkavia at gmail dot com, don’t want the spambots to find me)
If you’d rather do it yourself or feel weird about emailing someone you don’t know (Please don’t feel weird, I just know that I’m sometimes leery about strangers), I suggest FotoPic.Net
Either way, just let me know if I can help.
I’m so very sorry for what you’re going through.
I’m so sorry this happened to you and your family. My thoughts have been and continue to be with you.
When you get depressed and are so hard on yourself for being imperfect, try to remember that she loved you. Not the man you think you should have been. Not the man you think you could have been. She loved the man you are.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my heart goes out to you.
Sorry for your loss
I just found out about all of this and my heart just sank.
t-keela there is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said, nothing that will take away the pain and shadows. Life is not fair, not one bit ( we both know this first hand.) I have admired you for your courage to stand in that fire dealing with the evil that is Muscular Dystrophy and what it does to good, decent undeserving person and the pure evil that is the insurance companies.
Standing your ground when all you want to do is collapse into a heap or run away from it all is a seemingly thankless, unglorified, unending job. But from some one who has been there, done that (not to your extent)and has walked that long, lonely path, you are a better man and a better husband and a better doper for it.
Take care of yourself and your children.
Peace.
Joan
Allright, I got some pictures loaded and I’ll continue with the text asap. So what d’ya think? Was she beautiful or what? She was so modest it was almost an insecurity on her part. Therese almost never wore makeup. A little bit on the nights that I’d take her out. She loved to dress up. So I’d take her out whenever I could.
Hey, guys…don’t take your S/O for granted. Cater to her, ask her out on a date sometime, bring her some flowers and card “for no reason”, compliment her everyday on something, and whenever you get the chance give her a big hug and a kiss…if not for yourself and her, do it for me. Grab her at night and sit her in your lap and tell her how much she means to you. To Hell with what’s on the TV. Turn that damned thing off and talk. I used to love sitting in the recliner with my wife cuddled up beside me. We’d fall asleep in each others arms and I’d wake up late and carry her to bed.
Believe me, you’ll wish you had done these things more often when the opportunity is gone. Think I’ll go now. See y’all later.
BTW Here’s that link again.
and thanks Joan I haven’t forgotten what you’ve had to endure either. take care, Jay
http://journals.aol.com/galloway159/Theresemylove/
That link should work better than the one posted above.
You have a beautiful family. From your posts I can tell you had a wonderful love between you and your wife.
Oh, t-k, she’s so beautiful. I am so sorry that you didn’t get to spend more time together.
Emma and Cory
Y’alls body language and Therese’s beautiful smile speaks volumes about your love and her happiness. You were blessed my friend, and will continue to be. What a fine, fine legacy and comforting memories she’s left for the kids… and you.
I’m sorry for your loss. Hang in there and thanks for sharing so much with us.
I haven’t checked this thread in a few days, last time I looked, mrs.t-keela seemed to be on the mend, so I assumed she was going to be OK.
I’m so sorry.
I’ll be praying for you.